Posted for Charles R Patton <charlesrvrpatton@verizon.net>:

I installed the Spry shocks on our 360 in early 2000. I was very unhappy with
the doughnuts as others have mentioned. The two downsides I considered were
the potential deflate issue on Tim's shocks (purely anecdotal, but convincing
by observation of the construction) and the slightly heavier Spry shocks vs
Tim's. The weights I got at the time were:
Doughnuts 1.79# ea.
Spry shocks 3.47# ea
I don't have Tim's shocks' weight.

I, too, have been very happy with the Spry shocks.

Charles Patton
N360JM
360 LNC2
>
> So … I’ve heard nothing regarding whether or not the deflation of
> Tim’s shocks causes the airplane to be “stuck” where ever it is. Is it
> true or do we have to consult Snopes?
>
> The prices are very close and I’m in the market too. So is it a deal
> killer that if Tim’s deflates you’re stuck on the ground until
> repaired? Any history of deflation of either? Any downside to Spry’s?
> Since there are numerous folks ready to purchase, now’s the time for a
> bottom line answer. Have all the folks looking to buy also considered
> Tim’s? Why are you not buying Tim’s Debongers?
> Jim
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> *Sent:* Monday, August 13, 2007 12:37 AM
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> *Subject:* [LML] Shock Struts for 360
>
> I'm in the market for shock struts as well. As we know, the options
> are Tim Ong's and John Spry's. It seems no matter which one is used,
> the owner is extremely happy. In fact, I don't know anyone that is
> dissatisfied with their choice.
>
> However, I'm told that if Tim's deflate, you're stuck where you are
> until it's fixed. If John's deflate, however, you still have the
> spring but no shock absorber and you can still get home -- at least,
> that's what I've been told.
>
> Opinion is unanimous, however, that the rubber donuts suck.
>
> Me, I'm still building, and I can defer this expense until the day
> before I fly, but I might want to get in on an order for a pair of
> Spry struts if we're putting one together.
>
> - Rob Wolf
> LNC2 (360) 85%
>